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WATER COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
November 16, 2023 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Online via Zoom or in person at 222 LaPorte Ave, Colorado River Community Room
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The Water Commission advises City Council regarding water, wastewater, and stormwater
policy issues such as water rights, planning, acquisition and management, conservation and
public education, floodplain regulations, storm drainage, and development criteria. Read more
at https://www.fcgov.com/cityclerk/boards/water.
This hybrid Water Commission meeting is available online via Zoom, phone, or in person in
the Colorado River Community Room of 222 LaPorte Ave. You may join the meeting beginning
at 5 p.m. Participants should join at least 15 minutes prior to 5:30 p.m. start time.
ONLINE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
You will need an internet connection on a laptop, computer, or smartphone, and may join the
meeting through Zoom at https://fcgov.zoom.us/j/98568801045 Webinar ID: 985 6880 1045
(Using earphones with microphone will improve the audio). Keep yourself on muted status.
For public comments, the Chairperson will ask participants to click the “Raise Hand” button to
indicate you would like to speak at that time. Staff will moderate the Zoom session to ensure all
participants have an opportunity to comment.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION BY PHONE:
Please dial +1 346 248 7799 and enter Webinar ID 985 6880 1045. Keep yourself on muted
status. For public comments, when the Chair asks participants to click the “Raise Hand” button
if they wish to speak, phone participants will need to press *9 to do this. Staff will be
moderating the Zoom session to ensure all participants have an opportunity to address the
Water Commission. When you are called, press *6 to unmute yourself.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN PERSON:
To participate in person, individuals should come to the Colorado River Community Room of
222 LaPorte Ave and be prepared to follow strict social distancing guidelines. There may be
needs to limit the number of individuals in the meeting room, and thus staging for individuals to
speak may need to occur in the lobby or outside (weather permitting).
Individuals who wish to speak will line up along the northern wall, maintaining physical
distancing. The chairperson will call upon each participant to speak.
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WATER COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
November 16, 2023, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Online via Zoom or in person at 222 LaPorte Ave, Colorado River Community Room
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. AGENDA REVIEW
4. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION (3 minutes per individual)
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Oct. 19
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Staff Reports
i. Water Resources Quarterly Report (10 minutes)
(No presentation/Staff available for questions)
Michael Neale, Water Resources Engineer
Jen Dial, Water Resources Division Manager
ii. Memo: Water Supply Requirements Next Steps (10 minutes)
(No presentation/Staff available for questions)
Jen Dial, Water Resources Division Manager
iii. Financial Monthly Report (Meeting packet only/No presentation)
Documents to Share: Any document or presentation a member of the public wishes to
provide to the Water Commission for its consideration must be emailed to
KaMartinez@fcgov.com at least 24 hours before the meeting.
Provide Comments via Email: Individuals who are uncomfortable or unable to access the
Zoom platform or participate by phone are encouraged to participate by emailing comments
to the above email address at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
If your comments are specific to any of the discussion items on the agenda, please indicate
that in the subject line of your email. Staff will ensure your comments are provided to the
Water Commission.
WATER COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
November 16, 2023, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Online via Zoom or in person at 222 LaPorte Ave, Colorado River Community Room
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b. Regular (Action) Items
i. Ordinance Authorizing Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Regarding
Operation and Maintenance of Boxelder Creek Watershed Dams
(Presentation: 20 minutes, Discussion & Action: 10 minutes)
Ken Sampley, Director of Stormwater Engineering and Development Review
This item is meant to provide an overview of the City’s upcoming
intergovernmental agreement with numerous stakeholders regarding
operation and maintenance of Boxelder Creek Watershed Dams (B-Dams B-
2, B-3, and B-4). All involved stakeholders seek adoption from their
respective governing bodies; several have already received approval.
Water Commission recommended at its June 20, 2019 meeting that City
Council adopt an IGA between the same Boxelder Creek Watershed B-Dams
stakeholders to develop an approach for construction of updates and
maintenance of the B-Dams in the upper Boxelder Creek Watershed.
Staff requests a recommendation from Water Commission ahead of a
presentation and ordinance first reading at the Dec. 5 City Council meeting.
Approval and second reading is scheduled for Dec. 19.
8. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
(Committees, Event attendance, etc.)
9. OTHER BUSINESS
(Commissioner concerns, Announcements)
a. Approval of 2024 Work Plan
(Presentation: 10 minutes, Discussion & Action: 10 minutes)
Chairperson Radin will request comments from Water Commissioners.
b. Boards & Commissions “Super Issues” Meeting
The Dec. 4 meeting of boards and commissions members will feature staff
presentations on Halligan Water Supply Project and the Water Efficiency Plan.
Commissioners are encouraged to register via Engage ( https://engage.fcgov.com/ )
and attend the event.
10. ADJOURNMENT
DRAFT UNAPPROVED MINUTES WATER COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
Oct. 19, 2023, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Hybrid in person at 222 LaPorte Ave and online via Zoom
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The Water Commission advises City Council regarding water, wastewater, and stormwater
policy issues such as water rights, planning, acquisition and management, conservation and
public education, floodplain regulations, storm drainage, and development criteria. Read
more at https://www.fcgov.com/cityclerk/boards/water.
1. CALL TO ORDER
5:30 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
• Commissioners Present In Person: Jordan Radin (Chairperson), Paul Herman (Vice
Chairperson), Kent Bruxvoort, Rick Kahn, Jason Tarry
• Commissioners Present via Zoom: Tyler Eldridge, Greg Steed
• Commissioners Absent - Excused: James Bishop, John Primsky
• Staff Members Present In Person: Jason Graham, Katherine Martinez, Jeremy Woolf,
Randy Reuscher, Lance Smith, Kendall Minor, Jill Oropeza, Heather Young
• Staff Members Present via Zoom: Katie Collins
• Members of the Public: None
2. AGENDA REVIEW
• Chairperson Jordan Radin briefly summarized items on the agenda
3. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION: None
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairperson Radin asked for comments and revisions on the draft Aug. 17 minutes.
Vice Chairperson Herman moved to approve the Aug.17 minutes.
Commissioner Bruxvoort seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion: it passed unanimously, 7-0
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Memo: Follow Up on Council Priority #19 including Larimer County Urban Area Street
Standards (LCUASS) updates in the current proposal.
Discussion Highlights
Commissioners commented on the City’s responsibility to mention total cost.
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6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Staff Reports
i. Memo: Cache la Poudre Water Quality Seasonal Update
No discussion
ii. Floodplain Management Public Information Committee Annual Report
No discussion
iii. Financial Monthly Report
Discussion Highlights
Commissioners commented on or inquired about various related topics
including about horizontal bar chart (reflects revenue from monthly service
but not total) on revenue and expense numbers; tables show complete
revenues.
iv. Memo: Hill Pond Feasibility Study Project Update
Mr. Graham summarized the memo: Hill Pond is privately owned by Arthur
Ditch Company and located off Shields Street; not open to the public, but
from the trail, property owners on north side can access it; high use by
community members using trail on south side of pond; recreational and
environmental habitat use; two home owners associations (HOAs) involved:
one reached out to a City Councilmember about erosion; City staff assessed
whether City has a role to play; gate controlled by ditch company; HOA would
like it to be controlled in such a way that it doesn’t cause erosion; however,
no water storage agreement exists between ditch company and HOA, so
ditch company can run the water as they want; ditch company is protecting its
right to run the water the way it chooses to; other entities have a legal
obligation for environmental concerns; City’s issue is how to best manage the
water; community review through Budgeting for Outcomes (BFO) process
and money was provided (half of $60,000 to Utilities and half to Parks).
Discussion Highlights
Commissioners commented on or inquired about various related topics
including question about City spending public funds for a private benefit
(south portion is public City trail access); bike trail interest; interest in the
sense of community asset by trail users.
b. Regular Items
i. 2024 Utilities Rates and Fees
Lead Analyst-Utility Rate Randy Reuscher presented on the proposed rates
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and answered questions along with Community Engagement Manager
Heather Young and Utilities Strategic Finance Director Lance Smith.
This item was rescheduled from the Sept. 21 meeting that was cancelled due
to technical difficulties. Staff presented this item to City Council on Oct. 17
(Council approved the proposed rates on first reading of the ordinance) and
seek Water Commissioners’ recommendation to Council to approve the
proposed 2024 Utility Rates and Fees before the second reading on Nov. 21.
This agenda item is related to Strategic Outcome “Economic Health 3.5
Invest in and maintain utility infrastructure and services while ensuring
predictable utility rates.”
2024 proposed increases are 5% for Electric, 4% for Water, 4% for
Wastewater, and 3% for Stormwater. Ms. Young summarized the assistance
provided to income-qualified community members (emergency assistance,
efficiency upgrades, and seasonal & monthly assistance).
Discussion Highlights
Commissioners commented on or inquired about various related topics
including whether infrastructure replacement is funded by development fees
or operations budget (Mr. Reuscher replied that replacements and
improvements are funded by operations budget); observation that Utilities is
falling short on linear replacement (due to budget restrictions); rate increases
will help support rising cost of infrastructure replacement; big infrastructure
projects and related upcoming costs (capital improvement projects); Capital
Improvement Plan and budget process address the most critical
infrastructure improvements first; replacement schedule; majority of capital
projects are funded through Utilities rates (Halligan Water Supply Project and
other projects are funded by debt issuance/government bonds).
Vice Chairperson Herman moved that the Water Commission recommend
City Council adopt the proposed changes to the Utility water, wastewater and
stormwater rates as presented.
Commissioner Bruxvoort seconded the motion.
Vote on the Motion: it passed unanimously, 7-0
ii. Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Priorities and Methodology
Senior Director of Integrated Water Operations Jeremy Woolf summarized
Water Utility staff’s process for ranking capital improvement projects in the
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CIP including scoring using the following factors: regulatory mandate,
safety/security, reliability, economic benefit, equity (Title IA schools, ethnically
diverse communities within the City of Fort Collins), One Water approach (all
water has value), and strategic outcome alignment.
Future state: continuous improvement by evaluating previous levels of
success, increase community engagement, alignment with One Water
strategy, development of projects in alignment with One Water, utilization of
technology and improved data; process modification and automation.
Conclusion: Prioritization process provides a starting point from which to rank
capital projects; the process is flexible; future process will incorporate lessons
learned from 2025-2026 Budgeting For Outcomes (BFO) process.
Next step: Staff will forward priorities to Utilities Finance for the BFO process.
Commissioners will have the opportunity to weigh in on priorities before the
next budget cycle.
Discussion Highlights
Commissioners commented on or inquired about various related topics
including request for practical example of negative impacts of a project
(related to the Equity Opportunity Assessment Map)(Mr. Woolf responded:
anything that would contribute to air pollution that is adjacent to one of the
vulnerable communities); how staff evaluates new infrastructure versus
replacement of current infrastructure; Maximo asset management software;
inefficiencies of emergency repairs versus replacement program (capital
improvement plan); the importance of staff “marketing” priorities within the
BFO process; initial vision of the One Water staff structure to prevent
competition within the Water Utility for funding; suggestion to provide higher
visibility of priorities; stormwater: is floodplain management and risk
management part of safety and security criteria: yes; good work by staff on
this prioritization process: provides more clarity into the process; impressive
tool developed; staff desire for digital twins in the entire system; Maximo
implemented six years ago, and still need comprehensive data of all assets
listed, plus confidence in accuracy of that data, culture shift needed to
provide the data and understanding of the benefit; about 60% of all Utilities
assets are currently in Maximo.
7. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
a. Summary of Sept. 28 Halligan Water Supply Project Tour
Project info: https://www.fcgov.com/halligan/
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Community Engagement Specialist Honora Thompson and Halligan Project
Manager Darren Parkin led the tour attended by commissioners and AECOM
consulting firm representatives.
Dam was built in 1909 and is owned by City; water is owned by North Poudre
Irrigation Company (NPIC); complex construction required for the new dam to be
built downstream of existing dam.
Discussion Highlights
Commissioners commented on or inquired about various related topics including
being impressed by Mr. Parkin and level of knowledge he’s acquired since
becoming project manager in April; possibility of nesting raptor near construction
site; appreciation of staff time and effort in coordinating the tour. Mr. Graham
answered a commissioner’s question during tour: no restrictions on how we can
release water except for ramp up and ramp down process.
8. OTHER BUSINESS
a. Boards & Commissions Inputs to 2024 City of Fort Collins Strategic Plan
Budget Office has requested optional inputs on the 2024 Strategic Plan and how
best to achieve outcomes. Staff will review feedback in November.
Discussion Highlights
City Strategic Plan Outcomes associated with Water Utilities are Environmental
Health, Safe Community, and High Performing Government. Importance to the
Budgeting For Outcomes (BFO) process: i.e. staff budget offers that are related to
three Outcomes have a better chance of being funded than offers that are related to
only one Outcome.
As Water Utility develops a One Water strategy: affordable housing, development,
nexus of water plan and urban development plan.
Outcome 1: Environmental Health: Water safety/conservation/storm and flood
management: front and center.
Outcome 2: Safe Community: front and center.
Culture, Recreation, Economic Health overlap
Outcome 3: High Performing Government: Managing existing assets well,
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maintaining services; to see the value of what we have and value of maintaining it
(e.g. Parks Department challenge of building new parks but not having the money to
maintain them); strong agreement by other commissioners.
Outcome 4: Economic Health: Water plays a part of this in Fort Collins; has
influence and effect on economic health; value of water, development, tap fees; rate
increases: are we spending money efficiently?
Outcome 5: Neighborhood Livability and Social Health.
Next steps: Budget Office staff will evaluate all Boards and Commissions inputs in
November. Staff Liaison will update Water Commissioners.
b. Ex Officio Member
City Council will discuss the topic of ex officio members at its Oct. 24 work session.
Does the Water Commission wish to keep City Code as is, or remove the ex officio
member if commissioners don’t believe one if necessary?
Discussion Highlights:
Commissioners inquired “Does Larimer County believe it’s critical? If so, why has it
never acted on it?” Commissioners agreed they would welcome a county
representative attending Water Commission meetings.
c. 2024 Water Commission Work Plan
i. Discuss ideas for draft 2024 Work Plan. Commissioners will vote to approve
the plan on Nov. 16
Chairperson Radin will share revised draft for commissioners to review
before the next meeting.
d. Commissioners Bruxvoort and Tarry’s terms will end in March 2024.
e. One Water Summit: Water Utilities Executive Director Jason Graham, Senior
Director-Integrated Water Operations Jeremy Woolf, and Senior Director-Integrated
Water Sciences & Planning Jill Oropeza will attend. Acting Staff Liaison for Nov. 16
meeting to be announced.
9. ADJOURNMENT: 7:27 p.m.
These minutes will be approved by the Water Commission on Nov. 16, 2023
Utilities
electric · stormwater · wastewater · water
700 Wood Street
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.212.2900
V/TDD: 711
utilities@fcgov.com
fcgov.com/utilities
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: September 9, 2023
TO: Water Commission
FROM: Michael Neale, Water Resources Engineer
& Water Resources Division Staff
RE: November 2023, Quarterly Water Resources Division Staff Report
Purpose
This memorandum is intended to update the Water Commission on water resource conditions for
the City of Fort Collins Water Utility (Water Utility) over the last quarter, entire water year, and
provide updated outlook information. For additional information, please refer to the City’s website:
https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/water-status
Water Resources Summary
Water Year 2023 Supply and Demand
• Annual supply to date has consisted of 40% from the Cache la Poudre and 60% from
Horsetooth Reservoir.
• Annual demand to date is currently 86% of projected demand.
Cache la Poudre River flow:
• The Cache la Poudre River at the Canyon Mouth Gauge peaked at 2,590 CFS on June 17th.
• Cache la Poudre native flows totaled 339,038 AF from Nov 2022 – Oct 2023, measured at
the Canyon Mouth Gauge. This is 119% of the 1950 – 2022 average of 284,000 AF.
• Graphical data for the Poudre River is available on-line at:
• Cache La Poudre River at the Canyon Mouth
https://dwr.state.co.us/Tools/Stations/CLAFTCCO?params=DISCHRG
• Cache La Poudre River at Fort Collins
https://dwr.state.co.us/Tools/Stations/CLAFORCO?params=DISCHRG
Other Water Resources Considerations:
• The Northern Water Board set the 2024 initial CBT quota allocation to 50%. The CBT
system currently has 109% equivalent quota in project reserves. See Northern Water’s
November 1 report attached.
City of Fort Collins Utilities
Treated Water Monthly Summary
2023
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year to
Date
WTF Water Supply (MG)
From Poudre 243.3 250.6 268.9 201.6 242.1 195.3 412.2 391.3 365.7 227.2 2,798.3
From Horsetooth 235.3 183.8 197.1 286.1 440.6 536.6 584.1 579.4 558.2 393.4 3,994.6
Total Raw Water 478.6 434.4 466.1 487.7 682.8 731.9 996.3 970.7 923.9 620.6 6,792.9
Demands (MG)
WTF Production 468.5 425.7 456.2 477.3 669.9 718.5 972.8 928.7 876.5 593.1 6,587.1
Change in Storage -0.5 3.0 -1.0 8.1 -1.3 1.4 -0.4 0.1 -1.2 -5.8 2.3
Demand on WTF 469.0 422.8 457.3 469.2 671.2 717.1 973.2 928.6 877.8 598.9 6,584.9
From Soldier Canyon 17.7 7.6 0.0 82.9 138.7 112.9 221.1 182.4 193.7 81.5 1,038.3
To Soldier Canyon 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
To FC-Lov/NWCWD -43.6 -35.3 -35.7 -105.8 -200.4 -197.1 -331.7 -298.4 -301.5 -143.5 -1,692.9
For City 443.0 395.1 421.6 446.3 609.6 632.9 862.5 812.5 770.0 536.9 5,930.3
Daily Deliveries to City (MG)
Max During Month 15.5 14.9 14.4 16.0 24.4 30.3 34.1 32.1 30.2 24.6 34.1
Min During Month 12.7 13.6 11.5 13.1 15.5 16.8 21.4 20.8 22.4 13.1 11.5
Avg During Month 14.3 14.1 13.6 14.9 19.7 21.1 27.8 26.2 25.7 17.3 19.5
Monthly Deliveries (Ac-Ft)
Projected 1,343 1,233 1,361 1,497 1,909 2,868 3,281 3,201 2,742 1,698 1,312 1,294 23,737
Actual 1,360 1,212 1,294 1,370 1,871 1,942 2,647 2,494 2,363 1,648 18,199
Ratio 101%98%95%91%98%68%81%78%86%97%77%
Year to Date Deliveries (Ac-Ft)
Projected 1,343 2,575 3,936 5,433 7,342 10,210 13,490 16,691 19,433 21,131 22,443 23,737 23,737
Actual 1,360 2,572 3,866 5,235 7,106 9,048 11,695 14,189 16,552 18,199 18,199
Ratio 101%100%98%96%97%89%87%85%85%86%77%
C-BT Project Storage
Lake Granby Storage in Lake Granby decreased 1,388 acre-feet last month
Horsetooth Reservoir Storage in Horsetooth Reservoir decreased 12,789 acre-feet last month
Carter Lake Storage in Carter Lake decreased 11,197 acre-feet last month
Note: Storage in pie charts represents total storage (active and dead storage).
November 1, 2023
483,673
94,054
108,652
118,719
Total Storage
Granby Carter Horsetooth Empty
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483,673
52,460
Acre‐Feet
8240
8250
8260
8270
8280
8290
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18,176
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C-BT Delivery Obligations
Notes:
C-BT Project Allocated Water
October 31, 2023
C-BT Active Storage
1) Quota set at 70%
2) Carryover - Entities certified 56,716 Acre-Feet of Carryover for WY2023.
3) Regional Pool - Additional water accrued to the Regional Pool on April 30, 2023. There is 33,113 Acre-Feet in the
Regional Pool for WY 2023. The Board allocated 15,000 AF at the May 11 board meeting.
4) Pie chart reflects the active storage in Granby, Carter, Horsetooth and Boulder Reservoir.
150%, Project Reserves
0%, Regional Pool
(Allocated)
6%, Regional Pool
(Unallocated)
37%, Certified Quota
0%, Collateral
1%, Carryover
2%, Replacement and
Contracts
0%, Windy Gap
42%,
Empty
Project Reserves
Regional Pool (Allocated)
Regional Pool (Unallocated)
Certified Quota
Collateral
Carryover
Replacement and Contracts
Windy Gap
Empty
% number represents
equivalent quota
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000
Acre-Feet
Quota
Delivered Remaining
0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000
Acre-Feet
Carryover
Delivered Remaining Max Potential
0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000
Acre-Feet
Replacement
Delivered Remaining
0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 35,000
Acre-Feet
Regional Pool
Delivered Remaining Unallocated
C-BT Project Allocated Water
C-BT Active Storage
C-BT Delivery Obligations
Notes:
November 1, 2023
1) Initial Quota set at 50%
2) Carryover - Carryover will not be certified until April 30. Until that date, the Maximum Potential Carryover is reported
for Carryover so that adequate supplies are set aside to fulfill all potential obligations.
3) Regional Pool - Additional water will accrue to the Regional Pool until April 30. The current volume reflects water supplies
not eligible for the Carryover Program.
4) Pie chart reflects the active storage in Granby, Carter, Horsetooth and Boulder Reservoir.
109%, Project Reserves
0%, Regional Pool
(Allocated)
14%, Regional Pool
(Unallocated)
50%, Certified Quota
0%, Collateral
19%, Carryover
4%, Replacement and
Contracts
0%, Windy Gap
42%,
Empty
Project Reserves
Regional Pool (Allocated)
Regional Pool (Unallocated)
Certified Quota
Collateral
Carryover
Replacement and Contracts
Windy Gap
Empty
% number represents
equivalent quota
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000
Acre-Feet
Quota
Delivered Remaining
0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000
Acre-Feet
Carryover
Delivered Remaining Max Potential
0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000
Acre-Feet
Replacement
Delivered Remaining
0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000
Acre-Feet
Regional Pool
Delivered Remaining Unallocated
C-BT Project Deliveries
November 1, 2023
Deliveries by Area Deliveries by Use
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
300,000
20
1
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20
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Adams Tunnel
Total YTD
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Acre-Feet
C-BT Project Deliveries
Includes Quota, Carryover, Regional Pool and Noncharge
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
41%
52%
7%
October
Carter
Horsetooth
Other 40%
51%
9%
Water Year
Carter
Horsetooth
Other
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Ac
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Horsetooth Carter Other
42%
58%
October
Agriculture
M&I 43%
57%
Water Year
Agriculture
M&I
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Ac
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Agriculture M&I
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Utilities
electric · stormwater · wastewater · water
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.212.2900
V/TDD: 711
utilities@fcgov.com
fcgov.com/utilities
MEMORANDUM
Date: Oct. 25, 2023
To: Mayor and City Councilmembers
Through: Tyler Marr, Deputy City Manager
Kendall Minor, Utilities Executive Director
Jason Graham, Director of Water Utilities
From: Jen Dial, Water Resources Manager
Subject: August 8 City Council Work Session Update – Water Supply Fees, Excess Water
Use, and Water Allotments
Bottom Line
In August 2023, staff presented updated consultant work regarding Water Supply Requirement
(WSR) and Excess Water Use (EWU) fees. Based on the conversation and feedback, staff is
convening an internal team to review and develop options that balance the values and goals of
the community along with the needs of the water utility. Staff anticipates this work occurring
throughout 2024 and targeting 2025 implementation.
Background
The WSR is a development fee collected to pay for the water necessary to serve either a new
development or redeveloped commercial properties that require a larger tap. These fees
generate revenue to provide reliable water resources, including water rights and storage, to
ensure future growth is not paid for by existing rate payers. The WSR pays for a defined
amount of water, which is translated into an annual water allotment.
Utilities also charge EWU fees to customers who exceed their water allotment. Customers
may increase their water allotment at any time by paying WSR fees or by providing City water
certificates and credits. However, most customers who exceed their water allotment choose to
pay EWU fees as opposed to a much larger, one-time WSR fee.
Both fees are typically reviewed and updated every 2-3 years. Unlike other water utility fees and
rates (plant investment fees, water rates, and wastewater rates), which are based on planned
capital improvement projects, the WSR and EWU fees are based on the cost of water and
infrastructure which has been, and continues to be, very dynamic.
Next Steps
Because of the complexity and potential scale of proposed increases, staff will be developing
separate work streams to work in parallel to develop options for assigning new water allotments
as well as determining appropriate WSR and EWU fees for Utilities customers.
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A staff core team with expertise in water resources, conservation, finance, utility fees, customer
community relations, communications, marketing, development review, and water law will spend
the next several months exploring various methods to determine the appropriate fee structures
that align with City and community needs. This work will include looking at internal process
improvements, developing alternatives, and outreach.
A project plan has been developed to ensure the core team applies a community-wide lens to
the process and options to be provided to Council. The project plan focuses on a balanced
approach to ensure the water utility can provide the water needs of our customers without
putting an unnecessary burden on development, especially affordable housing and small
businesses.
Staff anticipates scheduling Council work sessions in Q2 and Q3 of 2024 leading up to potential
code adoption in Nov. 2024. Any fee increases would go into effect Jan. 1, 2025.
Engagement efforts will include outreach to:
• Existing allotment customers
• Relevant Boards and Commissions
• Developments far along in the review process that would be affected by a WSR
increase.
• Other impacted groups such as developers, commercial real estate brokers, and
Homeowner’s Associations
• The public through engagement opportunities such as listening sessions and open
houses
• The public through information on the City’s website, including an OurCity page to better
drive and track engagement.
Allotment Changes
While most Utilities water customers already have an assigned allotment that is subject to EWU
fees, about 1,720 Utilities commercial customers do not have an allotment because they
received a water tap before the allotment program began in 1984. This disparity leads to less
equitable administration of EWU fees and is related to a potential EWU fee increase. Beginning
in the 4th quarter of 2023, staff will develop a timeline for seeking input from impacted
customers, calculating allotments, assigning allotments, and implementing a communications
plan, which would include work sessions with Council.
Summary
The cost of delivering safe and reliable water to our community continues to rise. Fort Collins’
population is expected to keep growing, and Utilities must find a way to pay for future water
demands and infrastructure, including storage, while supporting our community values as a
municipal-owned Utility. Challenging factors include managing higher costs for construction,
permitting, and infrastructure, much of which is outside the City’s control. The City is committed to
working with the community, staff and Council to develop options that balance the values and
goals of the community along with the needs of the water utility.
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Water
Wastewater
Stormwater
$28,241,802
$26,636,628
Budget
Actual
Operating Revenues
$23,038,988
$21,524,026
Budget
Actual
Operating Expenses
$20,021,662
$20,458,927
Budget
Actual
Operating Revenues
$13,545,792
$12,825,158
Budget
Actual
Operating Expenses
$15,500,000
$17,126,764
Budget
Actual
Operating Revenues
$8,332,037
$7,626,161
Budget
Actual
Operating Expenses
Water Fund Revenue
in thousands Percent of Year 83.3%
October Year to Date
Actual
Over/
(Under)Budget Actual
Over/
(Under) Inc/(Dec)
% Bud
Recvd % Act Recvd
2023 2023 Bud 2023 2023 2023 Bud 2022 2023 2022
Residential Water Sales $ 1,633 * $ (130) $ 15,544 $ 14,056 $ (1,487)
(A)$ (1,168) 79% 80%
Com/Indl Water Sales 1,095 * (71) 8,451 8,069 (383)
(B)(737) 83% 80%
Raw Water Surcharge 316 * 141 322 620 299 (616) 98% 36%
District Water Sales 275 * 62 1,695 1,933 239 (31) 96% 76%
Other Water Sales 0 * (12) 691 505 (187)
(C)(22) 70% 91%
PILOTs 180 (18) 1,539 1,454 (85) (109) 82% 81%
Operating Revenue 3,500 (27) 28,242 26,637 (1,605) (2,682) 81% 78%
Interest Revenue 178 117 958 1,525 568 807 144% 136%
Development Fees/PIFs/Contributions 111 (1) 1,139 761 (378)
(D)(11) 56% 43%
Financing Sources 0 0 0 0 0 (3) 0%
Other Misc 72 41 202 228 25 68 77% 60%
Total Lapsing Revenue** 3,861 129 30,541 29,150 (1,391) (1,822) 82% 77%
Non-lapsing Revenue 0 0 0
TOTAL** $ 3,861 $ 29,150 $ (1,822)
Variance Analysis:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
*
**
Due to a lack of requests for water rentals.
Residential Water Sales were 9.6% under budget and 7.7% less than YTD 2022.
Note: Water rate increase of 4.0% for 2023, as budgeted.
Commercial/Industrial Water sales were 4.5% under budget and 8.4.% less than YTD 2022.
October billed revenue is for September and early October.
Excludes transfers and unrealized gain/loss on value.
Plant Investment Fees $236 (recognized $449 from unearned revenue related to 2019 FCLWD loan prepayment), Water Rights ($90).
Plant Investment Fees ($330) and Water Rights ($43).
Irrigation Sales ($416) (water supply didn't yield as much due to fire impacts, so rented out less water) offset by Standpipe Sales $26.
Water Fund 2023 Department Expense
In thousands `Percent of Year 83.3%
Excludes depreciation and transfers
October Year to Date
Actual
(Over)/
Under YTD Bdgt Actual
(Over)/
Under (Inc)/Dec
Actual +
PO's
Spent &
Committed
2023 2023 Bud 2023 2023 2023 Bud 2022 2023 by PO's
Water Treatment $ 566 $ (88) $ 5,991 $ 5,058 $ 933
(A)$ 83 $ 5,418 75%
Water Resources 106 87 2,962 3,064 (101)
(B)(607) $ 3,180 94%
Water Quality Lab 155 (18) 987 927 60 7 $ 1,005 81%
Subtotal WR&T $ 828 $ (19) $ 9,941 $ 9,048 $ 892 $ (518) $ 9,604 81%
Transmission & Distribution 307 (7) 2,854 2,890 (36)
(C)(390) $ 2,890 78%
Water Meters O&M 83 (23) 892 745 146 (143) $ 870 81%
Engineering 33 34 871 491 380
(D)15 $ 546 51%
Subtotal WEFS 423 4 4,617 4,127 490 (518) $ 4,306 74%
Water Conservation 85 30 923 876 46 (128) $ 1,048 80%
PILOTs 180 18 1,539 1,454 86 109 $ 1,454 82%
Admin Services - CS&A 422 0 4,217 4,217 0 (572) $ 4,217 83%
Other Payments & Transfers 149 (0) 1,803 1,802 1 (25) $ 1,824 69%
Subtotal Operating Expenses $ 2,087 $ 33 $ 23,039 $ 21,524 0 $ 1,515 $ (1,651) $ 22,453 79%
Debt Service 0 0 0 0 0 0 $ 0
Minor Capital 85 48 1,780 649 1,131
(E)214 $ 817 38%
Total Lapsing $ 2,172 $ 80 $ 24,819 $ 22,173 $ 2,646 $ (1,438) $ 23,270 76%
Non-lapsing Expenses 1,306 9,555 (5,330)
TOTAL $ 3,478 $ 31,729 $ (6,768)
Variance Analysis:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)Transmission & Distribution $143 (will be encumbering for a tandem dump truck purchase and F150 Lightning, under by YE); Water Treatment: Consulting $285, Construction Contracts $159, Other Capital
Outlay $71, and Building Maint. $42 (delay in implementing projects due to transition in leadership: T5/T6 roof replacement = over by $400K, offset in other objects), Vehicles/Equipment $191 (waiting
delivery of $50 Ford Lightning, under by YE), and Filter Material $150 (not using as much due to filter rehab projects; $150-175 savings by YE).
Water Assessments ($112) (vary, under ~$30 by YE), Contractual Labor ($84) (kept on retiree and backfilled, over ~$100 by YE), and Personnel ($56) (allocation out error - net impact ~-$25 budget & $37
Assumed Vacancy Factor (no vacancies)), offset by Consulting $139 (turnover delayed water supply modeling & lower cost vendor, under ~$125 by YE), and Other Repair & Maint. $10; overall BU will be
close to budget by YE.
Consulting $289 ($219 due to Large Valve Maint being behind schedule (PM departure), under ~$200-250 by YE), Personnel $65 (vacancy), and Other Prof.& Tech. $15 (none needed, under $15 by YE).
Contract Payment to Gov't $520 (Cameron Peak Fire - Watershed, will be ~520 under by year-end (YE)), Chemicals $161 (cooler, rainier Spring, under ~15% by YE), Computer Hardware $53 (BFO Enh.
4.33: evaluating security requirements and options, YE spend TBD), Consulting $54 (needs being ID'd, under ~$25+ by YE), Maint. Contracts $30 (saved ~$13 on UPS unit maint., HVAC maint. under
negotiation), Electricity $29 (lower demands, under ~$20+ by YE), Construction Svcs $24 (will be spent on concrete pad for filter media storage), Conference/Travel $22 (due to staff transitions, none
planned, under by YE), Dues & Subscriptions $20 (waiting on Water Research Foundation membership invoice), Testing Services $20, Other Prof. & Tech. $20, Contractual Labor $15 (less solids needed
to be hauled = in-house this year; under by YE), Electrical Parts $17, Solid Waste Services $15 (less solids hauled this year - hauled later in the year last year, under $15 at YE unless solids diversion
project advances), Other Repair & Maint. $14, Radio Maint. $14 (delayed by staff transitions, will spend some by YE), Health & Safety Supplies $12 (none needed replaced), Computer Hardware $11, and
Paint $10 (backlog of needs, hourly hired to help but only part of year), offset by Water Assessments ($53) (payments to Pleasant Valley pipeline higher than what was budgeted for and paid later than usual
due to manager transition; over ~$75-100 by YE and will offset in chemicals), Parking Lot Maint. ($31) (unbudgeted repair, will offset in Const Svcs & Other Repairs/Maint.), Natural Gas ($24) (extended
cold weather last winter and larger than expected price increase, over budget for the year; will offset in Electricity & Chemicals), Personnel ($22) (Termination pay ($26) Standby Pay ($15), Overtime ($17)
offset by filling positions at lower steps and vacancies), Software Maint. ($20) (prepaid software agreements for two years in ICE, will be over if not put on balance sheet), Security Services ($14)
(unexpected issues related to access control and a termination), and Project Management Services ($11) (unsure on timing of invoices, flat by YE).
Sand & Gravel ($29) (82 main breaks YTD (avg.), aggregate prices inflating, over by $30-40 by YE), Water Pipe ($19) (looking into), Vehicle Repairs ($17) (excavator track replacement expensive, Vac
truck needed unforeseen repairs; no known major vehicle repairs needed, ~$10 over by YE), Copy & Reproduction ($16), Postage & Freight ($10) (customer letters for backflow violation, over $26 by YE),
Tools & Related Supplies ($10) (annual restocking and replacement and increased prices; over $5 by YE), Conference & Travel ($10), offset by Personnel $20 (vacancies, offset by $55 overage in Hourlies
to balance workload and standby, and $16 overage in OT, under by YE), Other Prof. & Tech. $19 (used as needed, nothing planned, under $24 by YE), Solid Waste Services $19 (dirt hauling = less, under
~$25 by YE), Motor Fuel, Oil, and Grease $16 (conservative budget by Ops Svc, under ~$18-20 by YE), and Education & Training $10 (in-house training instead of sending out, under $10 by YE).
Wastewater Fund Revenue
in thousands Percent of Year 83.3%
October Year to Date
Actual
Over/
(Under)Budget Actual
Over/
(Under) Inc/(Dec)
% Bud
Recvd % Act Recvd
2023 2023 Bud 2023 2023 2023 Bud 2022 2023 2022
Residential WW Sales $ 1,366 * $ 3 $ 13,624 $ 13,720 $ 96
(A)$ 483 84% 87%
Com/Indl WW Sales 553 * (6) 4,762 4,926 165
(B)(146) 88% 82%
District WW Sales 36 * 2 342 355 14 15 87% 87%
Other WW Sales 38 * 19 172 317 145
(C)53 158% 96%
PILOTs 117 (0) 1,122 1,140 18 21 85% 86%
Operating Revenue 2,110 18 20,022 20,459 437 426 86% 86%
Interest Revenue 107 75 513 870 358 488 156% 147%
Development Fees/PIFs/Contributions 26 (48) 738 642 (95)
(D)223 73% 36%
Financing Sources 0 0 0 0 0 (4)
Other Misc 2 1 79 98 19 (27) 81% 66%
Total Lapsing Revenue** 2,245 46 21,351 22,069 718 1,105 87% 84%
Non-lapsing Revenue 0 0 0
TOTAL** $ 2,245 $ 22,069 $ 1,105
Variance Analysis:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)Bad Debt Recovery $23, Lab Services $16, and House Rental $12, offset by Ranch Income ($35).
*
**
Residential sales were 0.7% over budget and 3.6% more than YTD 2022.
Septage Treatment Charge $38.
Commercial/Industrial sales were 3.5% over budget and 2.9% less than YTD 2022.
Excludes transfers and unrealized gain/loss on value.
Plant Investment Fees $25.
October billed revenue is for September and early October.
Note: Wastewater rate increase of 4.0% for 2023, as budgeted.
Wastewater Fund 2023 Department Expense
In thousands Percent of Year 83.3%
Excludes depreciation and transfers
October Year to Date
Actual
(Over)/
Under YTD Bdgt Actual
(Over)/
Under YTD (Inc)/Dec
Actual +
PO's
% Bud Spent &
Committed
2023 2023 Bud 2023 2023 2023 Bud 2022 2023 by PO's
Water Reclamation & Biosolids $ 610 $ (43) $ 5,371 $ 5,057 $ 314
(A)$ (355) $ 5,450 79%
Pollution Control Lab 93 20 1,018 950 69 (22) 1,049 80%
Subtotal WR&T 703 (23) 6,389 6,006 383 (377) 6,499 79%
Trunk & Collection 136 12 1,518 1,385 133 (14) 1,408 71%
Engineering 36 9 600 378 223
(B)198 549 75%
Subtotal WEFS 173 21 2,118 1,763 355 184 1,957 72%
PILOTs 117 (0) 1,122 1,140 (18) (21) 1,140 85%
Admin Services - CS&A 247 (0) 2,471 2,471 (0) (331) 2,471 83%
Other Payments & Transfers 122 0 1,446 1,445 1 (169) 1,456 65%
Subtotal Operating Expenses $ 1,363 $ (2) $ 13,546 $ 12,825 $ 721 $ (714) $ 13,524 77%
Debt Service 0 0 225 225 0 $ 34 225 10%
Minor Capital 51 (31) 1,375 911 465
(C)$ (159) 1,128 73%
Total Lapsing $ 1,414 $ (32) $ 15,146 $ 13,961 $ 1,185 $ (839) $ 14,876 46%
Non-lapsing Expenses 416 3,724 240
TOTAL $ 1,830 $ 17,685 $ (598)
Variance Analysis:
(A)
(B)
(C)
Personnel $228 (Vacancies), Consulting $178 and Other Professional & Technical $46 (Vendor availability and revised purchasing guidelines, expecting to spend this year), Computer Hardware -
Capital $77 (MDT Autosave Software (BFO Enhancement 4.33: decided we didn't need the BI tool and servers, which delayed purchase, under budget ~$20), Dues & Subscriptions $27 (Haven't gotten
some membership renewals, yet. Starting to see invoices), Land Maintenance Services $21 (Awaiting invoices), Plumbing and Irrigation Supplies $18 (Wet weather has limited sprinkler audit and need.
Will spend this year), Electrical Parts $11 (Anticipated to spend by year end). Offset by Chemical Supplies ($162) (Spend on chemicals that do not have a budget. Needed for treatment and meeting
regulatory permit requirements. Chemical pricing has been affected by market conditions and supply chain. Reviewing cost savings in other operations items to offset), Electricity ($75) (Equipment
needs to be replaced to meet process needs and be energy efficient with blowers at MWRF, awaiting decision on MWRF. MWRF has increased flow due to construction at DWRF and NPT Final
Clarifier project. Roughly estimated to be over budget ~$100K YE), Legal Services ($54) (Increased legal services needed for the Lazy D Water Rights case. Expecting an appeal that will increase
spend), Machinery & Equipment Parts ($23) (Purchase of parts as needed for repairs and shelf spares), Natural Gas ($19) (Boilers were serviced, fall and winter temps will determine year end spend),
Motor Fuel, Oil & Grease ($13) (Increased truck trips due to dewatering frequency, equipment maintenance).
Consulting $178 ($133 related to DWRF Utility Mapping - calendarized first 1/2 of year. Project should still be completed this year), Personnel $29 (Vacancies and PM’s time being billed to projects),
Other Professional & Technical $21. Offset by Construction Services ($24) (Savings expected to come from Consulting Services to offset).
Trunk & Collection $122 (Expected to be spent on the purchase of a crew truck later this year.). Water Reclamation & Biosolids: Motor Vehicles $162 (Outstanding PO. Will be completed by end of
year), Plant & Garage Equipment $120 ($53 invoice unexpectedly accrued to 2022. Plan to use by year end), Security Equipment $20 (Outstanding PO for FOB equipment), Other Equipment $15 (Used
as needed, Will spend by year end). ICE Wastewater Minor Capital $21 (Evaluating remaining needs for computer hardware for remainder of year).
Stormwater Fund Revenue
in thousands Percent of Year 83.3%
October Year to Date
Actual
Over/
(Under)Budget Actual
Over/
(Under) Inc/(Dec)
% Bud
Recvd % Act Recvd
2023 2023 Bud 2023 2023 2023 Bud 2022 2023 2022
Single Family Residential SW Services $ 709 * $ 9 $ 7,000 $ 7,076 $ 76
(A)$ 274 84% 87%
Non-single Family SW Services 866 * 16 8,500 8,622 122
(B)293 85% 87%
Operating Revenue 1,575 25 15,500 15,698 198 567 84% 87%
Interest Revenue 79 58 324 636 312 370 178% 151%
Development Fees/PIFs/Contributions 38 (34) 729 762 33
(C)165 87% 91%
Financing Sources 0 0 0 0 0 (10)
Other Misc 5 3 13 30 17
(D)(6) 200% 73%
Total Lapsing Revenue** 1,698 52 16,566 17,127 560 1,086 86% 89%
Non-lapsing Revenue 0 0 0
TOTAL** $ 1,698 $ 17,127 $ 1,086
Variance Analysis:
Note: Stormwater rate increase of 3.0% for 2023, as budgeted.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
*
**
Development Inspection $16 and Erosion Control $55, offset by Stormwater Development Fee ($40).
Non-Single Family fees are 1.4% greater than 2022.
Single Family Residential fees are 1.1% greater than 2022.
Excludes transfers and unrealized gain/loss on value.
October billed revenue is for September and early October.
Auction Sales $6 (sale of flood warning truck), Flood Plain Permits $5 and Bad Debt Recovery $5.
Stormwater Fund 2023 Department Expense
In thousands Percent of Year 83.3%
Excludes depreciation and transfers
October Year to Date
Actual
(Over)/
Under Budget Actual (Over)/ Under (Inc)/Dec Actual + PO's
% Bud Spent &
Committed
2023 2023 Bud 2023 2023 2023 Bud 2022 2023 by PO's
Drainage and Detention $ 246 $ (72) $ 2,132 $ 1,924 $ 207
(A)$ (150) $ 2,076 79%
Engineering 159 (6) 1,699 1,275 424
(B)(155) 1,374 65%
Stormwater Quality Programs 38 3 420 345 75
(C)(27) 486 72%
Admin Services - CS&A 296 23 3,169 2,958 211
(D)(411) 2,958 83%
Other Payments & Transfers 296 (218) 911 1,123 (212)
(E)(322) 1,134 56%
Subtotal Operating Expenses $ 1,035 $ (270) $ 8,332 $ 7,626 $ 706 $ (1,064) $ 8,029 73%
Debt Service 0000 011 0 0%
Minor Capital 0 0 1,065 231 834
(F)539 325 30%
Total Lapsing $ 1,035 $ (270) $ 9,397 $ 7,857 $ 1,540 $ (514) $ 8,354 55%
Non-lapsing Expenses 300 3,764 (915)
TOTAL $ 1,335 $ 11,621 $ (1,429)
Variance Analysis:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
Personnel $62 (vacancies continue, expect to be underbudget $50 at YE), Mowing $91 (timing of invoice payment, expect to be under budget $5 at YE), Street & Bridge Maintenance $33
(delay in invoice processing), Solid Waste $28 (expect to be underbudget $45 by YE),and Vehicle Repair $13 (reactionary, expect to be under budget $30 at YE), offset by Education &
Training (($19) opportunities for training in NASSCO and Leadership, expect to be over budget ($10) at YE), and Land Maintenance ($26) and Tools ($28)(both reactionary and expected
to be over budget at YE) . Overall expect to be on budget by YE.
Vehicles $94 (awaiting delivery of CNG vehicle, expected by YE) and Heavy Equipment $740 (expect delivery Q3 2024).
Legal Services $212 (expenses related to OASIS/Open International lawsuit).
Personnel $198 (vacancies - 2 filled in April and 2 remaining), and Consulting $202 (Hill Pond study is proceeding, outside services contracts double-budgeted by PO Carryforward).
Budget calendarized using 3 year average while actual transfers will be even. Will match by YE
Consulting $47 (State has not made expected progress on MS4 permiting), and Educational Programs $23 (staffing issues in Customer Connections), offset by Hazmat Disposal (($14)
due to unexpected community spill expenses and increased fees for ABOP disposal).
Nov. 16, 2023 Water Commission
Boxelder Creek Watershed B Dams IGA
Ken Sampley, P.E., Director of Stormwater Engr and Dev Review
Background and History 1
2
•BCW Dams built in late 1970s and early 1980’s
•In cooperation with SCS (now the NRCS)
•Reduce flood risks for downstream land
•Currently owned by NPIC
•2013 -- State Engineer’s Office increased hazard
rating to “High” due to downstream development
•Dams did not meet safety and performance
standards established by SEO for “High” hazard
classification
Background and History 2
3
•NRCS and NPIC initiated studies in 2016
•Hydraulic modeling, dam breach evaluations,
environmental review, alternative solutions
Decommissioning, new spillways,
overtopping protection, fuse plugs,
spillway modifications, increased freeboard
•Capital improvement costs from $11 - $20M each for
Dams B-2 and B-3. NRCS could do a cost share of
up to 65% if timely response from local governments.
2019 BCW B-Dams IGA
4
•Stakeholder Group included:
Fort Collins Larimer County
Wellington Timnath NPIC
•IGA to co-fund Consultant effort to
1.Develop a joint approach to address alternatives
and costs
2.Develop 2nd IGA -- Cost allocation for design,
construction and maintenance
•June 6, 2019 -- Water Commission
recommended Council approve IGA
•Resolution 2019-079 approved by City
Council in July, 2019
Comprehensive Dam Safety Eval -- CDSE
5
2020 SEO Updates Rules and Regs
•CDSE – New approach to dam safety
•PFMA – Potential failure modes and
Likelihood of Failure
•SEH Consultant -- Performed PFMA
Analysis in 2020 and 2021
Could potentially avoid costly
upgrades to existing dams
depending on PFMA results
PFMA Risk Summary Chart
6
Analysis Determined
•Low Failure Likelihood
•Level 3 Consequence
If EAPs are updated
and adequate warning
system is installed
Result
•Acceptable Hydrologic
Adequacy Requirement
SEO Hydrologic Adequacy Acknowledgment
7
SEO October 10, 2023 Letters for B-2, B-3 and B-4
Hydrologic risk for each dam is acceptably low and satisfactory at this time
if the following conditions are met:
1.Install and maintain the early warning systems at the dams.
Connect to Larimer County’s FWS. Formally notify SEO
when FWS is complete and operational.
2.Update and distribute the Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) annually.
3.Finalize and execute the Operations and Maintenance IGA for
the B Dams that clearly designates ownership, responsibility and
decision-making authority. Provide final executed IGA to the SEO.
Management Committee
8
A Management Committee is established to implement the IGA and to
provide technical and other recommendations. Each entity designates
one representative to the Committee. The Committee shall:
•Adopt bylaws to facilitate its conduct of business;
•Meet at least annually;
•Provide advice and recommendations to the Parties;
•Complete tasks delegated to it under the IGA including:
•Provide direction and recommendations to the Fiscal Manager;
•Establish budgets; and
•Review/update the Cost Allocation Model at least once every 5 years
•The committee shall operate by consensus
Financial – Flood Warning System
9
Flood Warning System
•A PDM grant in the total amount of $100K has
been received.
•The Federal funding will be 90% ($90K).
•The Local funding total is $10K. Fort Collins’
share will be 1/5 of that amount which is equal
to $2K
Note: Implementation of this IGA eliminates the need to
construct costly improvements to B Dams B-2,
B-3 and B-4.
Financial – B Dams O&M and Rehab
10
B-2, B3 and B4 Dams
•Costs are allocated on a percentage basis for impacted communities.
Fort Collin’s share is 20.7%
•For first 5 years, Fort Collins annual share:
•Operations and Maintenance = $ 7,659
•Establish an O&M Fund to = $ 50,103
for large scale rehabilitation
•Council previously approved annual funding of $90K in both 2023 and
2024. Therefore, no additional funding is needed until 2025-2026
Note: Implementation of this IGA eliminates the need to construct costly
improvements to B Dams B-2, B-3 and B-4.
Proposed Motion
“I move that the Water Commission recommends City Council authorize the
City Manager to enter into an agreement between the City of Fort Collins
and numerous stakeholders regarding operation and maintenance of
Boxelder Creek Watershed Dams (B dams B-2, B-3, and B-4) as proposed.”
11
Questions
12
Ken Sampley, P.E.
Director, Stormwater Engr & Dev Review
Fort Collins Utilities
10/26/23, 2:35 PM Wellington signs agreement for early warning system on flood dams
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REAL-ESTATE
Wellington signs 5-way agreement for
early warning system on flood dams
north of town
Published 5:55 a.m. MT Oct. 26, 2023 Updated 5:55 a.m. MT Oct. 26, 2023
A 20-year saga came to an end Tuesday when Wellington's Board of Trustees approved the
town's portion of a five-way agreement for the operation and maintenance of three critical
flood control dams north of town.
The so-called B dams are within the Boxelder Creek Basin and include Boxelder Creek, Coal
Creek and Indian Creek.
Boxelder Creek is prone to potential flood risks, so six dams were built in the 1970s and
1980s — when there was less development — to address the risks.
Wellington, Fort Collins, Larimer County, North Poudre Irrigation Co. and Timnath, all
downstream from the Boxelder Creek watershed, have a stake in protecting and preserving
the B dams and will be required to help with the upkeep of three dams and developing an
early warning system in the unlikely event of a breach.
In 2013, the state's dam safety office reclassified the B dams from moderate hazard to high
hazard with potential for loss of life and property if breached.
The high hazard rating means the probability of the dams' failure is low, but there's a high
risk of loss of life and damage if they do fail. Bringing them up to state standards came with a
hefty price tag — $25 million to $30 million — and plans were put on hold.
In 2018, the Natural Resources Conservation Service ordered the improvement projects to
progress or risk losing 65% of matching funds to do the work. The partners got back to work
to find a solution, which led to creation of a stakeholders and technical evaluation committee
and a study to refine the earlier analysis and cost-sharing approach.
Pat Ferrier
Fort Collins Coloradoan
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The local entities hired an engineering firm to work with the state engineer's office to analyze
the data and advise on a new approach to dam safety hazard mitigation. The analysis
concluded the dams didn't need to be brought up to new standards if an early flood warning
system, emergency action plan and operations and maintenance plan were put in place.
That's led to the cost-sharing agreement approved by Wellington Tuesday night. The cost will
be shared by the five partners based on the potential flood risk and damage that could result
from a dam breach. Wellington will pay the largest share since about 75% of the town would
lie within the 100-year floodplain without the dams, severely curtailing the town's ability to
develop and grow.
The agreement still needs to be signed by the other parties. Fort Collins Utilities' staff is in
the process of scheduling the item for an upcoming Water Commission meeting seeking the
board's approval before going to City Council in late November or early December, according
to Nick Combs, the utilities department's communications and marketing manager.
In Fort Collins, areas that would be affected by a breach are near Boxelder Creek from the
city's northern boundaries through the northeast portion of Fort Collins downstream to the
confluence of the Boxelder Creek with the Poudre River.
Under the agreement, which Wellington was the first to sign, Wellington will cover 33.5% of
the costs, including $81,131 per year to help establish a $1.2 million operations and
maintenance fund.
Larimer County would cover 28.9% of costs; Fort Collins 20.7%; Timnath 11.9%; and NPIC
5%, according to intergovernmental agreement.
Additionally, each party will contribute $20,000 to buy and install an early flood warning
system that will be installed and operated by Larimer County. It includes gauges installed on
the dams to monitor water levels and trigger alarms when water reaches a certain level,
enabling officials to take action including evacuation of properties at risk. The emergency
action plan would tie into the county's emergency operations center and Larimer Emergency
Telephone Authority — known as LETA and often referred to as reverse-911 — that provides
potentially lifesaving information to the public.
From the headwaters, Boxelder Creek flows south and southeast through farmland and
developed land along the Interstate 25 corridor and through Wellington, Fort Collins,
unincorporated Larimer County and Timnath. The Boxelder Creek watershed flows down the
Poudre River to the east through additional farmland.
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Unlike most dams that hold back water stored within their banks, these dams are dry, with
earthen banks that range from 28 feet to 56 feet high and up to a mile wide. It would take a
"really large storm" on the magnitude of 20 to 30 inches of rain within six to 48 hours to
overtop their banks, said Bob Gowing, Wellington's public works director.
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AGREEMENT REGARDING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF
BOXELDER CREEK WATERSHED DAMS
(B DAMS B-2, B-3, and B-4)
This Agreement, dated and effective ___________, is entered into by the following Parties:
• Board of County Commissioners of Larimer County, a political subdivision of the State of
Colorado;
• North Poudre Irrigation Company, a Colorado mutual ditch and reservoir company;
• City of Fort Collins, a Colorado municipal corporation;
• Town of Timnath, a Colorado municipal corporation; and
• Town of Wellington, a Colorado municipal corporation.
* See Paragraph 2 for a list of defined terms used in this Agreement *
RECITALS
Boxelder Creek Watershed
A. The watershed of Boxelder Creek includes various lands in northern Larimer County.
From the headwaters, Boxelder Creek flows generally to the south and southeast, through
farmlands and along the developed and developing Interstate 25 corridor through various political
boundaries (including those of some of the Parties) towards its confluence with the Cache la
Poudre River in eastern Fort Collins.
B. Water from Boxelder Creek then flows down the Cache la Poudre River generally to the
east through more farmlands, developed and developing lands, and additional political boundaries
(including those of some of the Parties).
General History of the Boxelder Creek Watershed Dams
C. Boxelder Creek is prone to potential flood risks. To help address these risks, the Boxelder
Creek Watershed Dams B-2, B-3, B-4, B-5, and B-6 were constructed in or around the 1970s and
1980s, at a time when there was less development along Boxelder Creek and its floodplain
downstream. This Agreement, however, is with respect to the Boxelder Creek Watershed Dams
B-2, B-3, and B-4 only, hereinafter referred to as the “B Dams.”
D. The original sponsors for the B Dams included the Fort Collins Soil Conservation District,
the West Greeley Soil Conservation District, Larimer County, North Poudre, the Frontier Soil
Conservation District, the Laramie Rivers Soil Conservation District, and the Colorado State Soil
Conservation Board, with assistance from the U.S. Soil Conservation Service.
E. The purpose of the B Dams is described in the report entitled “Watershed Work Plan
Boxelder Creek Watershed Larimer & Weld Counties, Colorado Albany & Laramie Counties,
Wyoming dated February 1971.” That report states: “[t]he project objectives are to reduce
damages to agricultural land and crops, irrigation facilities, farmsteads, highways, embankments
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and bridges from 10-year frequency storms or larger and to the town of Wellington from the 100-
year frequency storms.”
Ownership and Operation of the B Dams
F. North Poudre holds fee simple ownership of the land around the B Dam B-2. See Larimer
County Assessor Parcels 9024000945, 9024000949, 8027000936. Fee simple ownership of
portions of the land encompassing the upstream impoundment area and portions of the land
downstream of the outlet are owned by non-parties to this Agreement.
G. North Poudre holds fee simple ownership of the land for the spillway of the B Dam B-3.
See Larimer County Assessor Parcel 8027000936. Fee simple ownership of portions of the land
encompassing the upstream impoundment area, the dam, and portions of the land downstream of
the outlet and spillway are owned by non-parties to this Agreement, and occupation and use of
those lands is pursuant to applicable agreements and easements.
H. Fee simple ownership of the land encompassing the dam of B-Dam B-4, upstream
impoundment areas outlet and land downstream is owned by non-parties to this Agreement, and
occupation and use of the land is pursuant to applicable agreements and easements.
I. North Poudre entered into an agreement with the U.S. Soil Conservation Service for
Operations and Maintenance of Floodwater Retarding Structure Dam B-2 and B-2 Diversion on
January 4, 1980.
J. North Poudre entered into an agreement with the U.S. Soil Conservation Service for
Operations and Maintenance of Floodwater Retarding Structure Dam B-3 on February 21, 1977.
K. North Poudre entered into an agreement with the U.S. Soil Conservation Service for
Operations and Maintenance of Floodwater Retarding Structure Dam B-4 on June 30, 1976 and
revised on September 16, 1980.
Dam Safety Office Reclassification of the B Dams
L. The Dam Safety Office changed the classification of the B Dams from “Moderate Hazard”
to “High Hazard” on or around July 11, 2013 pursuant to the Dam Safety Regulations due to the
increase in development along and in the Boxelder Creek floodplain below these flood control
structures.0F
1
M. The Management Committee (originally called the technical advisory committee) was
formed to provide technical input and representation of the Parties. Under direction from the
Management Committee, consulting services were acquired from SEH and paid for by
contributions from the Parties.
1 The classification of B Dams B-5 and B-6 may be changed in the future, but at this time the Dam Safety Office had
not communicated any intent to reclassify the hazard classifications of those two structures, which are not the
subject of this Agreement.
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N. NRCS contracted with Golder Engineering to study B Dams B-2 and B-3. The product of
that engagement was the Golder Report. The Golder Report identified and recommended
significant structural improvements to B Dams B-2 and B-3 for attaining compliance with Dam
Safety Regulations. Under the direction of the Management Committee, SEH was engaged and
identified and structural improvements to B Dam B-4 for purposes of compliance with the Dam
Safety Regulations.
O. The Dam Safety Office performed a Qualitative Risk Assessment utilizing comprehensive
dam safety evaluation tools and methodologies by plotting “Likelihood of Failure” against the
“Consequence Category” for overtopping dam failure and found that the B Dams fall within an
“Acceptable” risk range suggesting no immediate need for action to reduce the probability of
failure.1F
2 With this additional assessment, the Dam Safety Office determined that the structural
improvements identified in the Golder Report and the SEH Report would not be required for the
B Dams to be in compliance with the Dam Safety Regulations.
P. The risk assessment performed by the Dam Safety Office assumed an up-to-date EAP
would be developed and assumed appropriate warning and response to any hydrologic events in
the Boxelder Creek basin would be in place and recommended the following for the B Dams:
1. Provide a clear designation of ownership and responsibility for operations and
maintenance and decision making for the B Dams.
2. Available funding should be directed toward routine regular maintenance and
repairs to ensure dam operation and reduce the likelihood of failure to the lowest
level.
3. A robust emergency action planning program should be used to mitigate
consequences associated with extreme spillway releases from the B Dams in
addition to those associated with dam failures.
4. Existing available funding should be used for focused improvements to
instrumentation, warning systems, and EAP activities to ensure reduction of
consequences for a range of hydrologic events.
5. Inundation mapping for spillway flows should be part of the EAP for each of
the B Dams.
6. While enlarging the spillways of the B Dams may further reduce the likelihood
of an overtopping failure, enlarging beyond a certain point may result in adverse
impacts. Larger spillway flows alone increase the risk to the populations
currently at risk downstream. A sensitivity analysis should be used to identify
2 The Analysis and Conclusions of the Qualitative Risk Assessment performed by the Dam Safety Office for B Dam
B-2 is found in a memo entitled “Boxelder B-2 Dam - Spillway Adequacy and Hydrologic Hazard Analysis
Memorandum” dated April 16, 2020.
The Analysis and Conclusions of the Qualitative Risk Assessment performed by the Dam Safety Office for B Dam
B-3, is found in a memo entitled “Revised Spillway Adequacy and Hydrologic Hazard Analysis Workshop Results –
Floodwater Ret. B-3 (aka Boxelder Dam B-3), DAMID 030415 SEH No. 152112” dated September 11, 2020.
The Analysis and Conclusions of the Qualitative Risk Assessment performed by the Dam Safety Office for B Dam
B-4, is found in a memo entitled “Spillway Adequacy and Hydrologic Hazard Analysis Workshop Results –
Floodwater Ret. B-4 (aka Boxelder Dam B-4), DAMID 030414 SEH No. 152112” dated September 21, 2020.
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the appropriate level of spillway capacity increase along with other dam
modifications that would convey a remote AEP storm and limit incremental risk
downstream.
Parties’ Desire to Address Certain B Dams Issues
Q. The B Dams provide various benefits to the Parties. The Parties value regional
collaboration, especially in preparation for and response to disasters and emergencies. Following
a thorough examination of the issues, the Parties desire to address certain concerns associated with
the B Dams as set forth in this Agreement.2F
3
R. Colo. Const. Art. XIV, §18(2) and C.R.S. § 29-1-201 et seq. authorize the Parties to enter
into agreements, including agreements providing for cost-sharing as provided for in this
Agreement.
S. In consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, and other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as
follows.
AGREEMENT
1. Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated as if fully
restated in their entirety.
2. Defined Terms. The terms used in this Agreement shall be as defined in this Paragraph 2
and shall otherwise be given their ordinary meaning.
2.1. “B Dams” are the Boxelder Creek Watershed Dams (also known as the Boxelder
Creek Watershed Floodwater Retarding Structures), comprising three dams, being
B Dams B-2, B-3, and B-4.3F
4
2.2. “Cost Allocation Model” is a model developed by the Parties to allocate costs
related to this Agreement. The Cost Allocation Model is outlined in “SEH
Memorandum Cost Allocation Model Update (Task 8.0)” dated December 11,
2020.
2.3. “Dam Safety Office” is the Colorado Division of Water Resources (also known as
the Office of the State Engineer), Dam Safety Branch.
3 Final analysis and conclusions are found in the SEH Report titled “Project Development for Boxelder Watershed
Dam Rehabilitation – Boxelder Watershed Dams B-2, B-3, B-4, B-5, and B-6 Larimer County, Colorado SHE PN
152112” dated May 10, 2021.
4 B Dams B-5 and B-6 and other improvements that were part of the original NRCS project associated with the
B Dams are not the subject of this Agreement.
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2.4. “Dam Safety Regulations” are the Rules and Regulations for Dam Safety and
Construction, 2 CCR 402-1.
2.5. “EAP” is an emergency action plan.
2.6. “Fiscal Manager” is the Party designated under this Agreement (see Paragraph 7)
to act as the fiscal agent on behalf of all Parties for funds under this Agreement.
2.7. “Fort Collins” is the City of Fort Collins, a Colorado municipal corporation.
2.8. “Golder Report” is a report, dated August 21, 2018, summarizing a study conducted
by Golder Associates, which was initiated by North Poudre and NRCS
2.9. “Larimer County” is Larimer County, a political subdivision of the State of
Colorado, acting through its Board of County Commissioners.
2.10. “Management Committee” is a committee comprising representatives of the
Parties.
2.11. “Minimum Balance” is the smallest amount of money that is required to be in the
O&M Fund.
2.12. “North Poudre” is the North Poudre Irrigation Company, a Colorado mutual ditch
and reservoir company.
2.13. “NRCS” is the Natural Resources Conservation Service (formerly Soil
Conservation Service, United States Department of Agriculture).
2.14. “O&M Fund” is the operation and maintenance fund created under this Agreement
to fund the operation and maintenance of B Dams B-2, B-3, and B-4 and as set forth
in this Agreement.
2.15. “Responsibility Percentages” are the percentages that each Party is responsible for
regarding contributions to the O&M Fund, which are calculated pursuant to the
Cost Allocation Model.
2.16. “Parties” are the Parties to this Agreement, being Fort Collins, Larimer County,
North Poudre, Timnath, and Wellington.
2.17. “SEH” is Short Elliot Hendrickson, a consulting firm.
2.18. “SEH Report” is a study and report initiated by the Management Committee and
conducted by SEH.
2.19. “Timnath” is the Town of Timnath, a Colorado municipal corporation.
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2.20. “U.S. Soil Conservation Service” is the Soil Conservation Service, United States
Department of Agriculture, which is currently known as NRCS.
2.21. “Wellington” is the Town of Wellington, a Colorado municipal corporation.
3. Effective Date and Term. This Agreement shall be effective as of the date that all Parties
have executed this Agreement, which is stated above on the initial page. This Agreement shall
continue in full force and effect as long as any of the B Dams exist, unless this Agreement is
terminated in writing by mutual Agreement of the Parties or by court order following the
procedures in Paragraph 15.
4. Overview of Agreement. This Agreement provides for the operation and maintenance of
B Dams and the funding therefor. As described herein, this includes4F
5 oversight by the
Management Committee and cost sharing by the Parties.
5. North Poudre as Operator of the B Dams.
5.1. Operation, Maintenance, and Reimbursement. It is the intent of the Parties that
North Poudre continue to operate and maintain the B Dams. North Poudre shall
make routine, regular maintenance, and repairs to ensure the B Dams continue in
good operating condition and in compliance with all legal requirements, to reduce
the likelihood of failure to the lowest level, and shall prepare and submit any and
all required reporting to the Dam Safety Office. As set forth in Paragraph 8.1
below, North Poudre shall prepare annual cost estimates for operation and
maintenance of B Dams B-2, B-3, and B-4, for inclusion in the budget such that
North Poudre will be reimbursed for such costs pursuant to the terms and conditions
of this Agreement. North Poudre shall provide to the Management Committee
copies of any and all notices from the Dam Safety Office and other non-privileged
documents North Poudre receives that are related to this Agreement and shall notify
the Management Committee of any known or anticipated legal or regulatory
changes that will impact the B Dams.
No Effect on Other Agreements. Nothing in this Agreement changes ownership
of the B Dams. See Recitals F, G, and H. Nothing in this Agreement amends
existing contracts and agreements, including regarding North Poudre’s operation of
the B Dams. See Recitals I, J, and K.
6. Management Committee. To facilitate the implementation of and manage this
Agreement and to provide technical and other recommendations related to this Agreement, the
Management Committee is created.
6.1. Representation. Each Party shall designate one person to represent and act on the
Party’s behalf on the Management Committee, and one alternate. Each Party shall
be entitled, at its sole discretion, to change its representative and alternate on the
5 In this Agreement, “include” signifies a list that is not necessarily exhaustive. E.g., Lyman v. Town of Bow Mar,
188 Colo. 216, 222, 533 P.2d 1129, 1133 (1975).
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Management Committee, provided that the Party provides prompt notice of the
same to the other Parties. When possible, appointees should have applicable
technical knowledge and skills. Appointees shall be entitled to bring staff or
consultants with applicable technical knowledge and skills to meetings.
6.2. Meetings. The Management Committee shall meet at least annually. The
Management Committee may adopt rules to facilitate its conduct of business.
6.3. Tasks. The Management Committee shall provide advice and recommendations to
the Parties, including to their staff and governing boards, regarding matters under
this Agreement. The Management Committee shall also complete tasks delegated
to it under this Agreement. This includes:
• direction and recommendations to the Fiscal Manager;
• establishing the budgets; and
• reviewing and updating the Cost Allocation Model.
6.4. Consensus. The Management Committee shall operate by consensus, with
agreement from all Parties required for the Management Committee to act. To this
end, Management Committee members shall make a good faith effort to reach
consensus, propose alternative solutions, and otherwise work to resolve any issues
that prevent consensus. In the event that no consensus can be reached, a Party may
request mediation pursuant to Paragraph 15.
7. Fiscal Manager.
7.1. Tasks. The Fiscal Manager shall be the fiscal agent for all Parties for funds under
this Agreement to, among other things: ensure compliance with Governmental
Accounting Standards Board rules and regulations; and manage the O&M Fund.
Upon request, the Fiscal Manager shall promptly provide the Management
Committee or any Party copies of its records related to its tasks under this
Agreement. The Fiscal Manager shall have a fiduciary responsibility to the Parties.
The Fiscal Manager shall provide the Management Committee with an annual
report on the O&M Fund and expenditures therefrom prior to setting the annual
budget.
7.2. Identification. Any Party may be the Fiscal Manager. Pursuant to a separate
agreement in writing, the Parties may identify a separate non-Party entity to act as
the Fiscal Manager. Larimer County shall be the initial Fiscal Manager, subject to
Paragraph 7.3.
7.3. Changes to Fiscal Manager. The Fiscal Manager may change over time, pursuant
to agreement by the Parties in writing. The Fiscal Manager shall remain the Fiscal
Manager unless and until a new Fiscal Manager is identified and tasks and funds
have been transferred to the new Fiscal Manager.
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8. Annual Budget. The Management Committee shall establish and approve an annual
budget for tasks under this Agreement.
8.1. The annual budget shall consider and account for:
• North Poudre’s cost estimate for operation and maintenance of the B Dams;
• Larimer County’s cost estimate for operation and maintenance of the portion of
the Early Flood Warning System that relates to the B Dams;
• the amount currently in the O&M Fund;
• the amounts reasonably anticipated to come into the O&M Fund in the future;
and
• other relevant costs and matters.
8.2. Expenditures in the annual budget shall not exceed revenues. In the event that
reimbursable expenditures by North Poudre or the Fiscal Manager are expected to
exceed the amount set forth in the annual budget, they shall ask the Management
Committee to call a meeting and consider an amendment to the annual budget.
9. O&M Fund. The operation and maintenance of the B Dams and the implementation of
this Agreement will require funding to come from the Parties. The O&M Fund is thus created.
9.1. Form. The O&M Fund shall be a separate, designated, and restricted interest-
bearing account will be held by the Fiscal Manager.
9.2. O&M Fund Tasks. The O&M Fund may be used for the operation and
maintenance of the B Dams and the implementation of this Agreement. These tasks
include: mowing; weed control; fences-related work; rodent/pest control; tree/shrub
removal; surveying; engineering inspections/certifications; any and all required
reporting to the Dam Safety Office; operation and maintenance of the Early Flood
Warning System components related to the B Dams; sediment removal;
rehabilitation / restoration of any flood control element of the B Dams, spillways,
flood inundation areas, impacted public infrastructure, or other appurtenant
facilities deemed necessary for the continued safe operation of the B Dams; and
tasks required under this Agreement, including reviewing and updating the Cost
Allocation Model. North Poudre, Larimer County, and the Fiscal Manager will
submit invoices and supporting documentation to the Fiscal Manager for actual
costs for work performed by staff and/or contractors related to the B Dams or this
Agreement, and the Fiscal Manager shall reimburse them for such actual,
reasonable costs up to the amount set forth in the annual budget.
9.3. Annual Payments in Initial Five Years. The Parties agree to fund the O&M Fund
via five successive annual payments in the amounts as follows:
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Party Annual Amount 5-Year Total
Fort Collins $50,103 $250,515
Larimer County $69,927 $349,635
North Poudre $12,102 $60,510
Timnath $28,770 $143,850
Wellington $81,131 $405,655
Sum Total $242,033 $1,210,165
During the first five years while the O&M Fund is being established and funded,
the Parties further agree to pay the minimum annual estimated operations and
maintenance costs of $37,000 per year as follows:
Party Annual Amount
Fort Collins $7,659
Larimer County $10,690
North Poudre $1,850
Timnath $4,398
Wellington $12,403
Sum Total $37,000
9.4. Minimum Balance. The intent is that the O&M Fund creates interest earned that
will fund the annual operation and maintenance of the B Dams. It is the Parties’
intent that the Minimum Balance is sufficient to ensure the generation of adequate
interest revenue to perpetually fund operation and maintenance of the B Dams. If
the O&M Fund falls below the Minimum Balance, the Parties shall replenish the
O&F Fund to meet the Minimum Balance as soon as practicable.
9.4.1. Initial Minimum Balance. The initial Minimum Balance of the O&M Fund
shall be $1,200,000.
9.4.2. Updates to the Minimum Balance. The Parties understand and agree that
the actual and estimated annual operation and maintenance costs will
change over time. The Minimum Balance will thus also need to increase
accordingly. The Management Committee shall updated the Minimum
Balance when the Cost Allocation Model is reviewed and updated as
described in Paragraph 10.2. The Management Committee may also
recommend that the Minimum Balance otherwise be updated, which would
require the amendment of this Agreement in writing.
10. Cost Allocation Model.
10.1. Initial Responsibility Percentages. Based on the Cost Allocation Model,
responsibility for contributions to the O&M Fund shall be distributed among the
Parties as follows:
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Party Responsibility Percentages
Fort Collins 20.7%
Larimer County 28.9%
North Poudre 5%
Timnath 11.9%
Wellington 33.5%
10.2. Updates to Responsibility Percentages and Minimum Balance of the O&M
Fund. The Management Committee shall review and update the Cost Allocation
Model a minimum of once every five years from the date of this Agreement. The
Management Committee may consider retaining SEH or another consultant to
perform the update under direction from the Management Committee. The Cost
Allocation Model shall be reviewed and updated to include the most recent data
describing assessed values, residential dwellings, population, and growth impact
within the boundaries of each Party, and other relevant factors. Consistent with
Paragraph 6.4, all updates to the Cost Allocation Model must be by consensus.
Once the Cost Allocation Model has been updated pursuant to this Agreement,
updated Responsibility Percentages and the Minimum Balance of the O&M Fund
shall be calculated. Notice of the updated Responsibility Percentages and the
Minimum Balance of the O&M Fund shall be provided to the Parties pursuant to
Paragraph 22 and shall supersede previous Responsibility Percentages and
Minimum Balance and shall be considered to be part of this Agreement.
11. Emergency Flood Warning System. The Parties will install an Early Flood Warning
System described herein.
11.1. Installation. Larimer County shall procure, install, operate, and maintain in good
operating condition three rain and stage gaging stations and one rain-only gage
station around the B Dams in locations approved by North Poudre and incorporate
these stations into Larimer County’s existing Early Flood Warning System.
11.2. Initial Costs. The cost for initial procurement and installation of the Early Flood
Warning System shall be funded by the Parties as follows. These amounts shall be
due and payable within 28 days of the execution of this Agreement.
Party Amount
Fort Collins $20,000
Larimer County $20,000
North Poudre $20,000
Timnath $20,000
Wellington $20,000
Sum $100,000
11.3. Operation and Maintenance Costs. The cost for operation and maintenance of
the portions of the Early Flood Warning System related to the B Dams shall be
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funded by the Parties via the O&M Fund and pursuant to the budgeting procedures
described herein.
12. Emergency Action Plan (EAP). The Parties will work together to develop and implement
the EAP consistent with the risk assessment performed by the Dam Safety Office. Costs for the
development and implementation of the EAP shall come from the O&M Fund and pursuant to the
budgeting procedures described herein.
13. Dam Safety Office Regulations. The Parties agree to work in good faith to comply with
Dam Safety Regulations as set forth in this Agreement.
14. Data Sharing. The Parties agree that all data received from the Early Flood Warning
System will be shared with the Parties, the National Weather Service, the Larimer County
Emergency Management Office, and other departments of the Parties related to emergency
services. The Parties may elect to have appropriate emergency response personnel receive the
automated alerts generated by the system. It is each Party’s own responsibility to keep the alert
contact list up to date.
14.1. Disclaimer. Larimer County makes no representations or warranties as to the
accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of the data provided by the Early Flood
Warning System. LARIMER COUNTY MAKES NO WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR WARRANTY FOR FITNESS OF USE FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO
THE DATA PROVIDED BY THE EARLY FLOOD WARNING SYSTEM. Any
user of the data accepts the same AS IS, WITH FAULTS, and assumes all the
responsibility for the use thereof, and further covenants and agrees to hold Larimer
County harmless from and against all damage, loss, or liability arising from any use
of this data, in consideration of Larimer County having made this information
available.
15. Remedies.
15.1. If a Party (“Complaining Party”) believes that another party (“Responding Party”)
has failed to comply with the provisions of this Agreement, the Complaining Party
will provide written notification of the same to the Responding Party, which notice
shall clearly identify the provisions of this Agreement at issue, and the actions or
failure to act that the Complaining Party is alleging. The Responding Party shall
have thirty-five days to provide a response, or to address the complaint. If the
Complaining Party believes that the Responding Party has failed to achieve
compliance after receiving the response, the Complaining Party may require
mediation of the issue(s) under Paragraph 15.2.
15.2. If mediation is sought following the procedures of Paragraph 15.1, the Parties shall
jointly select a mediator within 35 days following the Complaining Party’s written
notice to require mediation. The selection of the mediator shall be confirmed in
writing. If the Parties cannot jointly select a mediator, each Party shall select a
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mediator within 42 days following the Complaining Party’s written notice to
require mediation and the two selected mediators shall then jointly select a third
person to mediate the issue(s) within 56 days following the Complaining Party’s
written notice to require mediation, who shall be impartial as to the Parties and the
issue(s) and have mediation experience. The Parties agree to participate in good
faith in such mediation.
15.3. Following the good faith completion of mediation under Paragraph 15.2 or if the
two selected mediators are unable to jointly select a third person to mediate the
issue(s), the Complaining Party may seek all such remedies available under
Colorado law, excluding any exemplary and/or consequential damages.
15.4. This Agreement may by terminated by mutual consent of the Parties, in writing,
including if the Agreement no longer serves the purposes of which it was executed.
16. Annual Appropriations. Any financial obligations of the Parties arising under this
Agreement are contingent upon funds for that purpose being appropriated, budgeted and otherwise
made available by the respective governing bodies of the Parties in their sole discretion. No term
or condition of this Agreement is intended nor shall be interpreted to create a multi-fiscal year
obligation or debt of the Parties.
17. Governmental Immunity. No term or condition of this Agreement is intended nor shall
be construed as a waiver, either express or implied, of the monetary limits, notice requirements,
immunities, rights, benefits, defenses, limitations and protections available to the Parties under
any applicable law, including but not limited to the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act,
C.R.S.§§ 24-10-101, et. seq., as currently written or hereafter amended or implemented.
18. Relationship of the Parties. The Parties enter this Agreement as separate and independent
entities and shall maintain such status at all times.
19. No Third-Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is intended to describe rights and
responsibilities only as between the Parties. It is not intended to and shall not be deemed to confer
rights to any persons or entities not named as parties herein.
20. Assignment. The benefits and burdens under this Agreement may not be assigned by any
Party without the unanimous written consent by all Parties.
21. Amendment. No amendment or other modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless
pursuant to a written instrument signed by all Parties.
22. Notices. All notices provided for under this Agreement shall be effective when hand-
delivered, sent by electronic mail- read receipt received, sent by registered or certified mail - return
receipt requested, or sent by overnight commercial courier as follows:
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To Fort Collins: City Manager
City Hall West
300 LaPorte Avenue; P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522-0580
With copy to: Fort Collins City Attorney
300 LaPorte Avenue; P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522-0580
and: Fort Collins Utilities
Executive Director
700 Wood Street; PO Box 580
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522
To County: County Manager
Larimer County Courthouse Offices
200 West Oak St, 2nd Floor; PO Box 1190
Fort Collins, CO 80522-1190
With copy to: Larimer County Attorney’s Office
PO Box 1606
Fort Collins, CO 80522
With copy to: Larimer County Engineering Department
Attn: County Engineer
200 West Oak St., Suite 3000; PO Box 1190
Fort Collins, CO 80522-1190
To North Poudre: General Manager
North Poudre Irrigation
3729 Cleveland Ave
Wellington, CO 80549
To Timnath: Timnath Town Manager
4750 Signal Tree
Timnath, CO 80547
With copy to: Town Attorney
4750 Signal Tree
Timnath, CO 80547
With copy to: Donald Taranto, Town Engineer
TST, Inc. Consulting Engineers
748 Whalers Way, Suite 200
Fort Collins, CO 80525
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To Wellington: Wellington Public Works
Attn: Robert Gowing
P.O. Box 127
Wellington, CO 80549
With copy to: Patti Garcia, Town Administrator
P.O. Box 127
Wellington, CO 80549
With copy to: March Olive and Sapienza, LLC
Attn: Dan Sapienza
1312 S College Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Any Party hereto may at any time designate a different person or address for purposes of receiving
notice by so informing the other parties in writing. Notice shall be deemed effective upon actual
receipt thereof, or three (3) days after being deposited in the United States mail or accepted by an
overnight delivery service, whichever first occurs.
23. Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts.
24. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, construed under, and enforced in
accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado. In addition, the Parties acknowledge that there
are legal constraints imposed upon the Parties by the constitutions, statutes, and rules and
regulations of the State of Colorado and of the United States, and that, subject to such constraints,
the Parties intend to carry out the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Notwithstanding any
other provisions of this Agreement to the contrary, in no event shall the Parties hereto exercise any
power or take any action which shall be prohibited by applicable law. Whenever possible, each
provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner so as to be effective and valid
under applicable law. Further, no term herein is intended nor shall be interpreted as a waiver of
any rights, benefits, or other provisions of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, as now
enacted and as may be amended, or other state or federal law that provides immunity or restrictions
or limits of liability to local governments.
25. Force Majeure. No Party hereto shall be considered in default in the performance of an
obligation hereunder to the extent that performance of such obligation is delayed, hindered, or
prevented by force majeure. Force majeure shall be any cause beyond the control of the defaulting
Party which could not reasonably have been foreseen and guarded against. Force majeure includes,
but is not limited to, acts of god, fires, riots, pandemics, incendiarism, interference by civil or
military authorities, compliance with regulations or orders of military authorities, and acts of war
(declared or undeclared), provided such cause could not have been reasonably foreseen and
guarded against by the defaulting Party. Force majeure shall not include increases in labor,
commodity, utility, material, supply, fuel, or energy costs, or compliance with regulations or orders
of civil authorities.
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26. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable to
any extent, the Parties shall meet, confer, and agree on appropriate modifications to this Agreement
to ensure that the original intent, obligations, goals, and purposes of this Agreement are satisfied.
27. Authority. Each of the Parties represents to the other Parties that such Party has full power
and authority to execute, deliver, and perform this Agreement, that such Party has taken the
necessary steps that are lawfully required to execute, deliver, and perform this Agreement, and
that the individual(s) executing this Agreement on behalf of such Party are fully empowered and
authorized to do so.
28. Venue. Venue for all purposes shall be deemed proper only in the District Court of Larimer
County, Colorado.
29. Entire Agreement of the Parties. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the
Parties as to the B Dams and shall be binding on them and their successors.
30. All Other Agreements Unaffected. All other agreements to which the Parties have
previously agreed are unaffected by this Agreement. By way of example and not limitation,
nothing in this Agreement shall affect North Poudre’s agreements with the U.S. Soil Conservation
Service regarding the B Dams that are referenced above.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed
the day and year written below, and subject to the Effective Date as defined in Paragraph 3.
SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS
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CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, a municipal corporation
By: ______________________________________ Date:
Kelly DiMartino, City Manager
ATTEST:
By: ______________________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
By: ______________________________________
City Attorney’s Office
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LARIMER COUNTY, COLORADO, a political subdivision of the State of Colorado
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LARIMER COUNTY, COLORADO
By: ________________________________________ Date:
Chair
ATTEST:
By: ______________________________________
Deputy Clerk
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
By: ______________________________________
County Attorney’s Office
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NORTH POUDRE IRRIGATION COMPANY, a Colorado mutual ditch and reservoir
company
By: ________________________________________ Date:
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TOWN OF TIMNATH, COLORADO, a municipal corporation
By: ______________________________________ Date:
Mark Soukup, Mayor
ATTEST:
By: ______________________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
By: ______________________________________
Town Attorney
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TOWN OF WELLINGTON, COLORADO, a municipal corporation
By: ________________________________________ Date:
Calar Chausee, Mayor
ATTEST:
By: ______________________________________
Ethan Muhs, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
By: ______________________________________
Town Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO. , 2023
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AND NUMEROUS STAKEHOLDERS
REGARDING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF BOXELDER CREEK
WATERSHED DAMS (B DAMS B-2, B-3, AND B-4)
WHEREAS, the watershed of Boxelder Creek includes various lands in northern
Larimer County, including lands in Fort Collins and its municipal boundaries and Growth
Management Area; and
WHEREAS, Boxelder Creek flows from its headwaters in northern Larimer County
generally to the south and southeast, though farmlands and along the developed and
developing Interstate 25 corridor through various political boundaries towards its
confluence with the Cache la Poudre River in eastern Fort Collins; and
WHEREAS, Boxelder Creek is prone to potential flood risks; and
WHEREAS, to help address these flood risks, there is a series of dams upstream of
Fort Collins known as the Boxelder Creek Watershed Dams, which includes dams B-2, B-
3, B-4, B-5, and B-6, which were constructed in or around the 1970s and 1980s, at a time
when there was less development along Boxelder Creek downstream of the B Dams; and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance and the Agreement referenced herein only concern the
Boxelder Creek Watershed Dams B-2, B-3, and B-4, hereinafter referred to as the “B
Dams”; and
WHEREAS, Colorado Division of Water Resources, Dam Safety Branch changed
the classification of the B Dams from “Moderate Hazard” to “High Hazard” on or around
July 11, 2013 pursuant to the Rules and Regulations for Dam Safety and Construction, 2
CCR 402-1, due to the increase in development along and in the Boxelder Creek floodplain
below these flood control structures; and
WHEREAS, the change of the classification of the B Dams prompted a regional
conversation regarding the B Dams, including their operation and maintenance; and
WHEREAS, the City, Larimer County, the North Poudre Irrigation Company, the
Town of Timnath, and the Town of Wellington (collectively, the “Parties”) each have
significant interests related to the B Dams; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the City’s Resolution 2019-079 and relevant
authorizations for the other Parties, the Parties funded and performed a joint study of the
B Dams (“Study) in order to, among other things, gather the data, facts, and analyses
necessary to fully evaluate the B Dams and issues related to flood risks along Boxelder
Creek; and
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WHEREAS, using the Study and other relevant information, the Parties have
negotiated an agreement regarding the operation and maintenance of the B Dams as set for
the in the draft Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit “A”, and incorporated herein by
reference; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager and City staff have recommended approval of the
Agreement by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations
and findings contained in the recitals set forth above.
Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute an
Agreement substantially in the form of Exhibit “A”, with such additional terms and
conditions as the City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney, determines to be
necessary and appropriate to protect the interests of the City or effectuate the purposes of
this Ordinance.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading and ordered published this ___
day of ____, 2023, and to be presented for final passage on the ____ day of ____, 2023.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading this ____ day of ____, 2023.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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Work Plan
DRAFT 2024 Water Commission Annual Work Plan
The 2024 Water Commission Work Plan is focused on specific topics of interest the commissioners believe
are important to the Fort Collins Water Utilities and City Council over the next year. The purpose is to dig
deeper into topics of interest, keep City Staff resources allocation limited to matters of current relevance, and
allow time for commissioners to learn about water-related subjects relevant to City Staff and City Council.
Several recurring annual activities are described below in the Water Commission’s specific topics of interest.
On an as-needed basis, the Water Commission also provides input on quasi-judicial matters such as
floodplain variances, easement dedication, and property acquisition or disposition.
Specific topics of interest to the Water Commission in 2024 include:
1. Strategic Planning
a. Define how Capital Improvement Projects are prioritized
b. How is the City utilizing the linear asset management system and master planning to allocate
resources?
2. Halligan Water Supply Project
a. City staffing, resource allocation and management structure of the project
b. Project cost and project alternative evaluation
c. Assist with project messaging
d. Ongoing discussion about the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and general permitting
status
e. Property and easement acquisition status
3. Water Conservation
a. Residential, Commercial and City landscaping standards, including Landscape Standard Code
Update and consideration of how Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards (LCUAASS)
contribute or detract from city water conservation goals.
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b. Revisit parkway landscaping standards to limit high water use turf grass on city owned and new
development parkways (LCUAASS Appendix C, Section 4.2, 5.3, etc.) What are water use and
maintenance impacts compared to alternative landscaping plans?
c. 2024 Water Efficiency Plan Update.
4. Northern Integrated Supply Project
a. Provide updates on City interactions with NISP and NISP stakeholders. How might NISP
contribute to or detract from Primary Outcome goals?
5. New Development Water Allocation and Tap Fees
6. Water Regionalization
a. Maintain partnerships with water districts and neighboring cities and towns for issues such as fire
recovery and watershed restoration, stream restoration and other issues that impact multiple
entities
b. Are there opportunities for cost effective and beneficial management of regionalized wastewater
basins and storm drainage basins
c. Coordination of Water Utilities planning with the City’s Climate Action Plan efforts
d. Learn how we could work with neighboring water providers to manage future drought conditions
with an understanding in the diversity of water assets
The 2024 Water Commission reoccurring annual subjects and activities are as follows:
Water
1. Provide input on planning and policies related to raw and treated water supply, such as the Water
Supply and Demand Management Policy and raw water acquisition policies.
2. Provide input and guidance on regional water supply collaboration opportunities.
3. Provide input on ditch company share rentals and other surplus raw water rental rates.
4. Review and provide input on water conservation programs and activities.
5. Address educational topics that prepare the Water Commission for business related to water.
6. Participate in educational and public outreach efforts related to water.
7. Review and provide input on annual capital projects and Capital Improvement Plans.
8. Provide input on programs that protect water sources and improve watershed health.
9. Provide input on specific topics that are relevant to the Water Commission.
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Wastewater
1. Provide input on planning and policies related to wastewater, such as wastewater strategic plans
dealing with infrastructure financing, workforce development, nutrient regulations, tertiary treatment,
and public/private financing options.
2. Provide input on annual business such as wastewater rates and capital improvements.
3. Address educational topics that prepare the Water Commission for business related to wastewater.
4. Participate in educational and public outreach efforts related to wastewater.
5. Review and provide input on annual capital projects and Capital Improvement Plans.
6. Provide input on specific topics that are relevant to the Water Commission.
Stormwater
1. Provide input on planning and policies related to stormwater, such as revisions to the
Stormwater Master Plans and Low Impact Development (LID) guidelines.
2. Provide input on annual business such as stormwater rates, MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm
Sewer Systems) reporting and program accomplishments.
3. Address educational topics that prepare Water Commission for business related to stormwater.
4. Participate in educational and public outreach efforts with emphasis on improving and
enhancing customer awareness and understanding of stormwater programs.
5. Review and provide input on annual capital projects and Capital Improvement Plans.
6. Provide input on specific topics that are relevant to the Water Commission.